HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-28-1995DECEMBER 28, 1995
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY:
JANUARY 3 6:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
with PRAC,
Public Safety Training Room
JANUARY 9 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Center Lunchroom, Lower Level
JANUARY 23 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Center Lunchroom, Lower Level
2. NEW YEAR HOLIDAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1996, City Offices closed.
3. SPECIAL PLANNING COMIlVISSION MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3,
7:00 P.M., Bass Lake Meeting Room.
4. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 7:30 P.MMedicine
Lake Meeting Room, Upper Level. Attached is a copy of the agenda. (M-4)
5. COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE - BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS,
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 6:00 P.M., City Center Lunchroom.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 7:00
P.M., Hadley Lake Meeting Room, Engineering Dept.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 7:00 P.M., City
Center Lunchroom.
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8. PRAC MEETING, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 7:00 P.M., Mooney Lake Meeting
Room, Park & Recreation Dept.
9. METRO MEETINGS - The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory Commissions is attached. (M-9)
10. MEETING CALENDARS - The January meeting calendar is attached. (M-10)
RCILIR' NFOIiMATIC3N
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1. CITY COUNCIL NOTICES
a. Attached are the updated listings for Councilmembers, including their voicemail
telephone numbers (I -la)
b. Memo from Finance Director Dale Hahn concerning a change in the delivery of
Councilmembers' paychecks. (I -1b)
2. NEWS ARTICLES RELEASES PUBLICATIONS ETC
a. TwinWest Coffee Breaks January program schedule. (I -2a)
b. TwinWest Good Morning Series announcement and program schedule. (I -2b)
c. TwinWest Annual Recognition Luncheon notice. If you are interested in attending,
contact Laurie at 509-5080. (I -2c)
d. League of Minnesota Cities Cities Bulletin, December 22, 1995. (I -2d)
e. Northwest Community Television news release announcing a January documentary
profiling the Metropolitan Council. (I -2e)
f. Notice from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency of file closure on the cleanup
project at 10405 Old County Road 15. (I -2f)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE
a. Response from Building Official Joe Ryan to Susan Olson, about her concerns in the
construction of her new home. Attached is Olson's original letter. (I -3a)
b. Response from Public Works Director Fred Moore to Jerry Chmielewski, responding
to questions about damage to his driveway. Attached is Chmielewski's original letter.
(I -3b)
c. Response from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes to Darrell Tilleskjor about the fee
schedule for false alarms. Attached is Tilleskjor's original letter. (I -3c)
d. Letter to the Mayor from Mark Reichel about snow removal in the City. Attached is
Kathy Lueckert's acknowledgment. (I -3d)
A status report on all correspondence is attached.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
December 28, 1995
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a. Thank -you letter from the Plymouth Historical Society to John Lavander of the
CALIBER Development Corporation for a donation of $630 to the Historical Society.
(I -4a)
b. Letter from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes to James Gaulrapp of Gaulrapp's
Liquor. (I -4b)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
January 4, 1995 7:30 PM
Medicine Lake Conference Room, Plymouth City Center *
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Old Business
a. Approve 1995 Annual Report
b. Development of 1996 Work Plan
V. New Business
a. Election of Officers for 1996 (Chair and Vice -Chair)
VI. For Information
a. Information from League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
VII. Adjourn
* Please note new meeting location: enter City Center, come in first door on right next to
Information window. Medicine Lake Conference Room is the second door on the left.
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METRO MEETIN 1b
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A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and
three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and
Metropolitan Spats Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed Questions about meetings
should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also available on the Metro Information Line at
229-3780 and by computer modem, through the Twin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400.
DATE: December 22, 1995
WEEK OF: December 25 - December 29, 1995
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - Monday, Dec. 25. Council offices will be closed
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 5, 1995
New Year's Day Holiday - Monday, Jan. 1. Council will be closed
Sewer Rates/Cost Allocation Task Force - Tuesday, Jan. 2, 7:30 a.m., Chambers.
Metropolitan Airports Commission Informational Meeting on Dual Track Environmental Impact
Statement documenting the environmental consequences of MSP development, a new airport, and no
action alternatives - Tuesday, Jan. 2, 7 p.m., Hastings City Hall.
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee to the Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Jan.
3, 9 a.m., Chambers.
Information and Discussion Meeting on Draft Guidelines and Criteria for the Livable Communities
Demonstration Program - Wednesday, Jan. 3, 9 a.m., Maplewood Community Center, Room A, White Bear
Ave. and Co. Road B, Maplewood
Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1 p.m., Room IA.
Information and Discussion Meeting on Draft Guidelines and Criteria for the Livable Communities
Demonstration Program - Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1:30 p.m., Golden Valley City Hall, Highway 55 and Winnetka
Ave., Golden Valley.
Work Session for Providers Advisory Committee - Thursday, Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m., Room IA.
Finance Committee -Thursday, Jan. 4, 4 p.m., Room 2A.
Metropolitan Radio Board - Friday, Jan. 5, 9 a.m., Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Office, 2099
University Ave., St. Paul.
The Metropolitan Council is located at Means Park Center, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda
are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 291-6447, (T.D./291-0904). Call
the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACII..ITIES COMMISSION
Committee of the Whole - Wednesday, Dec. 27, 8:30 a.m., Commission conference room. The committee
will consider: a review of task force report; discussion of legislative issues; legislative agenda; and other
business.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South Fifth St., Minneapolis, MN
55415. All meetings are held in the Commission office conference room, unless noted otherwise. Meeting
times and agendas occasionally may be changed To verify meeting information, please call Judy Somers,
335-3310.
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PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL 01/02/96 '
MAYOR Term Expires
Joy Tierney
R.
473-1681
12/31/96
17915 - 20th Ave. N.
V.M.
509-5006
(Mayor - 1/3/94)
Plymouth, MN 55447
(Council - 1/6/92)
COUNCIL MF.IVIBERS
Ward 1
David A. Anderson
12/31/96
4710 Minnesota Lane
V.M.
509-5001
Plymouth, MN 55446
(Council - 1/3/94)
Ward 2
Tim Wold
12/31/98
1305 Olive Lane, #308
V.M.
509-5002
Plymouth, MN 55447
(Council -12/5/94)
Ward 3
Nicholas P. Granath
12/31/96
2600 Oak -view Lane
V.M.
509-5003
Plymouth, MN 55441
(Council - 1/3/94)
Ward 4
Ginny Black
12/31/98
11410 - 49th Place N.
V.M.
509-5004
Plymouth, MN 55442
(Council - 1/2/96)
At Large
Chuck Lymangood
R.
557-0839
12/31/96
11780 40th Place N.
V.M.
509-5007
Plymouth, MN 55441
(Council - 1/3/94)
Christian A. Preus
R.
475-0561
12/31/98
16205 - 5th Ave. N.
V.M.
509-5005
Plymouth, MN 55447
(Council - 1/2/96)
CITY ATTORNEY
Roger Knutson O. 452-5000
V.M. 725-7570
Fax 452-5550
CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS
Suite 317, Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, MN 55121
MEMO
CITY Or PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: December 21, 1995
TO-- Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
SUBJECT: CHANGE IN TIMING FOR DELIVERY OF CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS PAYCHECKS
For many years it has been the practice to pay City Councilmembers on the first pay
period of each month. As a result, in most cases, City Councilmembers receive their
paycheck for the current month prior to attending the second council meeting for that
month.
I am now proposing that the Councilmembers' paychecks not be distributed until after the
second council meeting of the month, and after the City Clerk has provided the payroll
clerk with evidence that Councilmembers have attended at least one regular meeting for
the month. This also tends to be more in line with paying for services rendered, Irather
than paying in advance of rendering the service.
Hopefully, this will help to avoid making payments to Councilmembers prior to their
attendance at one or more council meetings in any given month. This change will take
effect in January 1996.
cc- Mayor & Cite Council
Jan wendland, Payroll Clerk
office system
furniture and cabinetry for the office
TW1tVWEST '
CHAMDEH OF COMMERCE
Coffee fee Breaks - January
ST. LOUIS PARK — Wednesday, January 3
techline office system, 4412 Excelsior Blvd. (1 /2 mile east of Hwy.100,
across from Dairy Queen)
techline - Minneapolis represents the complete line of techline furniture and
cabinetry. With techline components, our designers can create or redesign a
custom office - or home office - to maximize your work and storage space.
GOLDEN VALLEY — Tuesday, January 9
A & L Glass Company, 2534 Winnetka Avenue North, (Located in the
southeast corner of Winnetka Avenue and Medicine Lake Road)
Full service glass with Gold Star Service!
CRYSTAUNEW HOPE — Wednesday, January 10
Country Kitchen of New Hope, 7849 - 42nd Avenue North, (Located on
the southeastern corner of Winnetka Avenue and Co. Rd. 9 in front of
the YMCA)
mill VIRM
Serving the community for over 15 years with country hospitality!
PLYMOUTH — Tuesday, January 16
HQMPION Champion Printing, 3650 Annapolis Lane, Suite 160, (Exit Hwy. 55 from
Hwy. 494 west to Fembrook Lane, (J.P. Mulligan's) north to Plymouth
PRINTING , INC. Business Center, left to first drive - Building 3650)
Business and Commercial Printing
A full service printing firm providing assistance with conception to execution!
Proud publishers of the 1996 Twin West Directory.
MINNETONKA — Wednesday, January 17
Schoell & Madson, Inc., 10580 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 1, (Located behind
�— Cattle Company Restaurant, lower level, north entrance)
Come help Schoell & Madson, Inc. celebrate our 40th year of providing
Engineering, Surveying, Planning and Environmental Services.
HOPKINS — Thursday, January 25
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Hopkins Area Family Resource Center, 915 Mainstreet, (Between 9th
ins and 10th Avenue, between Bethesda Thrift Shop and Preferred Travel.
® a r a Come around to back of the building to park free!)
FAMII.V RESOURCE CENTER
Providing Information and Referral Services to area residents as well as a co -
location for eight different organizations offering services to the community.
WAYZATA — Friday, January 26
WestRidge Medical Clinic, 12450 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 123, (Located
WestRidge Medical Clinic across from Ridgedale Shopping Center, in the Rasmussen Business
College plaza)
Providing comprehensive medical care for your entire family.
Coffee Breaks run from 7:30-9:00 a.m. with no reservations!
Reservation Form
Name(s)
Company
Phone
❑ Sign me up for the $60 Series
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❑ Sign me up for the $150 Sponsorship
❑ I do not wish to purchase the series, but
sign me up for the kick-off program,
GOOD MORNING Minnetonka for $10
Total amount of payment $,
Method of payment: ❑ Check
❑ VISA
❑ Mastercard
Charge to credit card number:
Expiration Date
Please return this form with payment to:
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
10550 Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Or FAX to: 540 - 0237
Standard Date:
4th Tuesday of the month
Standard Time:
7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Cost for the series:
$60 for the series of seven programs
Cost for single event attendance:
$10 for pre -registered members
$12 for members the day of the event
$15 for non-members
C H A M 6 E^R O F .0 O E R C E
GOOD MORNING
TwinWest
SERIES
Twin West's monthly
general membership meeting.
Each program includes...
Continental Breakfast
"What's Hot" with the TwinWest Chamber
High Profile Keynote Speaker
What's Hot with the City
What's Hot with the School District
and great networking opportunities.
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GOOD MORNING TwinWest is our version
of a general membership meeting.
The GOOD MORNING TwinWest program
features a keynote speaker, and includes updates
from TwinWest, the city and school district. There is
also a BRAVO Award given to an active TwinWest
member in that community and a section called
"express networking" which provides a break in the
program to meet other participants.
1996 will be the third year of the program. This is
an excellent opportunity for members to get a monthly
update and quality networking all over a continental
breakfast.
rpt
Why should you sign up for the series?
— Knowledge is power - this brief monthly meeting is
jam-packed with information that is valuable to you and
your business!.
— Monthly reminders - series members will receive a
reminder postcard about each event!
— No more registration all year - all you need to do is show
up!
— Save $$$ - the series rate gives you one free program.
— No missed programs - if you are unable to attend, send a
co-worker or employee to the event in your place!
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1995 Series tentative schedule and facilities:
GOOD MORNING Minnetonka
Tuesday, January 23, * * Minneapolis Marriott
GOOD MORNING Golden Valley
Thursday, February 29 * * Golden Valley Country Club
GOOD MORNING Crystal
Tuesday, April 23 * * Crystal Community Center
GOOD MORNING Hopkins
Tuesday, May 14 * * Hopkins House
GOOD MORNING New Hope
Tuesday, June 27 * * To Be Announced
GOOD MORNING Plymouth
Tuesday, August 27 * * Holiday Inn Northwest
GOOD MORNING St. Louis Park
Tuesday, September 24 * * Holiday Inn Minneapolis West
Check the monthly TwinWest Newsletter or call prior to
each event. Locations and communities are subject to
change.
Examples of past keynote speakers include:
Tim Murnane, Sr. VP Real Estate
Development -Opus Corporation
John Albers, CEO-Dr.Pepper/7UP
Hank Price, President-KARE 11
Randy Adamsiek, Executive Director -MN
Film Board
*W Reserve your space today
with the registration form attached
You can either FAX the form with your credit card
payment information or send it to the TwinWest office
with a check.
If you have any questions about the series, please
contact Jennifer at the TwinWest office, 540 - 0234.
,T-11ors�
$150 sponsorships/1 host sponsorship will be
available for each program. The purpose of
sponsorships is to cover costs and keep prices low.
Sponsors will receive:
-Listing in newsletter and press releases.
-2 complimentary tickets to program.
-Opportunity to distribute promotional
material at program.
-Introduction and opportunity for brief
"commercial "for company.
Mr. McHale will address
the importance of business
involvement with education
and building stronger ties
between learning at home
and at school.
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C H AM BE R OF CO M ME R C E
3rd Annual Recognition Luncheon
Sponsored by TwinWest's Business -Education Partnership
Join us to learn how you can
become involved with local
partnerships. The event high
lights employees who are
involved in schools and also
acknowledges employers who
support and encourage family
involvement practices with
family -friendly policies in the
work place.
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Date: Wednesday, January 17, 1996
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Place: Holiday Inn Minneapolis West
9970 Wayzata Blvd.
COSI: $20Members
$30Non-Members
(tables of 10 - $180)
Ms. Snow currently serves as
the Star Tribune's
"Mindwonls Reporter, "
focusing on the opinions of
local students on current
topics and issues. Ms. Snow
will share comments and
introduce the award
recipients.
Sp-*rs Countryside Cafe; HealthSystem Minnesota; FirstBank; Hopkins Public Schools; Intermediate District 287; Minnetonka
Public Schools; Norwest Bank Minnesota, K.A. West Suburban Market; Robbinsdale Public Schools; Sandoz Nutrition;
St. Louis Park Public Schools; SunGard Financial Systems; Sylvan Leaming Centers of MN and Wayzata Public Schools
3rd Annual BEP Recognition Luncheon Reservations
Name(s)
Company/School
# attending @ $20 members / $30 non-members each = $
(Corporate tables available for 10 at $180.)
Method of Payment: ❑ Check Enclosed
❑ VISA ❑ Mastercard Please return with form of payment to:
Card Number:
Expiration Date:
Signature:
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
10550 Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55305
• Phone 540 - 0234 • FAX 540 - 0237
League of Minnesota Cities
Cities_ Bulletin -
Number 37 December 22, 1995
Drug and alcohol testing policy required by January 1
Ellen Longfellow
All employers who require an
employee to have a commercial
driver's license for work must have a
drug and alcohol testing policy for
those employees by January 1, 1996.
This means that cities must have a
written policy, one hour of training for
supervisors on detection of alcohol and
drug use, and a program for the testing.
Many organizations have developed
consortiums to comply with these rules.
The consortiums often provide a
sample policy and training. The
following public consortiums are
available for cities:
Association of Minnesota Counties/
Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust
Drug & Alcohol Program with Medtox
This consortium has allowed cities
to join for an annual fee that is deter-
mined by the number of employees
with commercial licenses. This pro-
gram will be closing to new members
as of December 31, 1995. For informa-
tion, please call (612) 224-3344.
Minnesota Municipal Utilities
Association Drug and Alcohol Testing
Consortium
Cities with electric, water or
natural gas utilities may join this
consortium. The consortium requires
membership in the Minnesota Munici-
pal Utilities Association and a $50 one
time fee and a $15 per year, per
employee fee for random testing. There
are additional charges for pre-employ-
ment and suspicion testing. The
program provides a videotape for the
required training. For further informa-
tion call (612) 551-1230 or (800)
422-0119.
Cities Bulletin rates to increase
Tim Busse
This is the final edition of Cities Bulletin for 1995. We will publish the next issue
on January 5, 1996 and on January 19 we will go to our weekly publication schedule
as the legislative session begins.
With the turn of the year, the cost of a yearly subscription to Cities Bulletin will
increase to $45 for members and $60 for nonmembers. The League Board of Directors
approved the increase as part of the 1996-97 League budget. This is the first price
increase for Cities Bulletin since December 1989 when the price rose from $20 to $35
for member cities. That price actually went down to the current level of $30 for
members in 1992 when the interim publication schedule went from bi-weekly to
monthly.
An increased distribution schedule is the main reason behind the price increase.
After the 1995 legislative session, League staff decided that a bi-weekly interim
schedule was necessary to keep city officials up to date on the rapidly changing federal
scene. That increased production, and rising paper costs and higher postage rates,
make the price increase necessary.
If you have any questions regarding the rate increase, please don't oesitate to call
me at (612) 215-4031. We will continue to work to make the Bulletin the most timely,
informative and useful weekly publication possible for the cities of Minnesota. EE
Western Area Cities and Counties
Organization Drug & Alcohol Testing
Program
This consortium is for cities in the
western area of the state. For further
information call (218) 739-3273.
If anyone knows of other public
consortiums that cities may join, please
contact Ellen Longfellow at (612) 281-
1269 so that we can let cities know
about them. Cities can also use private
companies that are forming
consortiums. [ 1�
The League sends the Cities
Bulletin to the mayor and to the
administrator or clerk. Be sure to
route It to your councilmembers
and department heads.
Contents
Drug and alcohol testing policy required by
January1................................................................................ 1
Cities Bulletin rates to increase ................................................. 1
TIF state aid reduction amounts released .................................. 3
Minnesota Cities note................................................................ 3
Checkfraud alert ....................................................................... 4
4MFund update......................................................................... 4
A reminder from the 4M Fund .................................................. 4
Gettingthe lead out................................................................... 5
Health department develops wellhead protection
rule.......................................................................................... 5
Plymouth mayor represents LMC on state speed
limittask force........................................................................ 6
Transportation facts................................................................... 6
Sign installers seek reform........................................................ 7
Minnesota Historical Society grants program
deadline.................................................................................. 7
Wetland compromise discussed ................................................. 7
Multimedia performance measurement CD-ROM
released................................................................................... 7
Do the right thing with your garbage ........................................ 8
National League of Cities guidebook on global
economy now available.......................................................... 8
Training/Conferences................................................................ 9
Conference for Newly Elected Officials
information and registration ................................................. 10
Municipalads.......................................................................... 12
The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and includes
an update of state legislative, administrative and congressional actions that affect cities. It
also includes reviews of metropolitan area issues by the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities.
League intergovernmental relations staff members are available to answer your
questions concerning legislation relating to cities.
Executive Director Editors
Typesetting and design
Jim Miller Tim Busse
Gayle Brodt
Erica Morris
Associate Executive Director
Circulation
Shawn Klumpp
Laurie Brown
League of Minnesota Cities, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103
Phone: (612) 281-1200; (800) 925-1122; Fax: (612) 281-1299; TDD: (612) 281-1290.
Board of Directors 1995-96
PRESIDENT
Karen Anderson
Mayor
Minnetonka
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Frank Salerno
Mayor
Ely
DIRECTORS
Joe Biernat
Councilmember
Minneapolis
Chuck Canfield
Councilmember
Rochester
Robert J. Demuth
Mayor
Worthington
Sharon Feess
Councilmember
Brooklyn Park
Del in Haag
Councilmember
Buffalo
Lyle Hanks
Mayor
St. Louis Park
Kenneth Hartung
City Administrator
Bayport
Blaine Hill
Clerk -Treasurer
Breckenridge
Roberta Megard
Councilmember
Saint Paul
Douglas Peterson
Mayor
Bemidji
Joy Tierney
Mayor
Plymouth
Ek OFFICIO
Chuck Winkelman
LMC Past President
Mayor
St. Cloud
Joan Campbell
AMM President
Councilmember
Minneapolis
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Z- 2,4
TIF state aid reduction amounts released
Andrea Atherton
The Minnesota Department of
Revenue recently released the tax
increment financing aid reduction
amounts for the 1996 aid year.
These amounts reflect the portion of
state aid that is withheld via the
LGA/HACA penalty imposed on
cities utilizing the tax increment
tool. The LGA/HACA penalty
applies to TIF districts certified
after April 30, 1990. The penalty is
phased in depending upon the type
of district. As the table indicates,
the total reduction amount for all
TIF districts combined has doubled
from $743,258 in 1995 to
$1,555,842 in 1996. This increased
amount does not solely reflect the
creation of new districts, but instead
is largely the phase-in of the penalty
for existing districts.
The 1995 Legislature enacted
an alternative to the LGA/HACA
penalty that permits an annual local
contribution, equal to a percentage
of the annual increment revenue,
from the development authority's
unrestricted money. A 10 percent
contribution is required for eco-
nomic development, housing,
renewal and renovation districts. A
7.5 percent contribution is required
for redevelopment, hazardous
substance, soils and mined under-
ground space districts. EE
Minnesota Cities note
The next issue of Minne-
sota Cities magazine is the
combined January/February
issue.
Look for it in your mail
in late January.
December 22,1995
Tax Increment Aid Reductions (In Dollars)
By Governmental Unit
Aid Years 1995-1996
Governmental Unit
1995
1996
Albert Lea
3,873
13,076
Alexandria
7,425
12,083
Bagley
468
1,383
Blackduck
9,894
8,178
Blue Earth
22,161
26,273
Brooklyn Park
121,297
149,529
Buffalo
26,828
85,438
Byron
33,942
35,872
Cambridge
0
12,132
Chaska
28,016
30,699
Chisago City
512
2,534
Cloquet City
0
77,344
Cook County
16,458
30,526
Dayton
19,700
22,017
Deerwood
14,640
15,844
Delano
0
0
Detroit Lakes
7,064
19,275
Dexter
0
155
Dodge Center
0
5,870
Elk River
0
30,564
Eveleth
4,500
4,904
Farmington
4,332
6,890
Fergus Falls
601
9,224
Fosston
0
6,896
Glenwood
4,884
4,515
Goodview
0
1,693
Hermantown
0
24,396
Hoyt Lakes
1,202
1,311
Inver Grove Heights
0
6,175
Isle
3,062
3,839
Jordan
16,334
80,521
Kasson
6,760
11,511
La Prairie
0
12,641
Lake City
1,794
9,638
Lakeville
12,320
13,371
Little Falls
3,687
5,322
Long Prairie
0
503
Luverne
0
4,304
Maple Grove
26,066
197,819
Maple Plain
7,083
7,864
Medina
0
5,921
Melrose
0
3,102
Monticello
4,889
31,431
Morrison County
0
1,935
Morton
5,758
6,479
New London
844
896
New Prague
0
149
New Ulm
0
11,261
Nisswa
1,528
2,671
North Branch
65,154
114,124
Ortonville
0
6,092
Osseo
12,598
13,747
Paynesville
5,812
15,273
Pine Island
23,053
23,105
Plato
0
1,044
Prior Lake
0
706
Red Wing
30,037
0
Redwood Falls
70,838
79,521
Renville
3,433
3,781
Rockford
0
2,223
Sauk Centre
0
1,103
St. Cloud
16,452
42,324
Spicer
0
697
Starbuck
3,459
3,710
Two Harbors
947
21,092
Vadnais Heights
7,648
7,699
Wells
1,205
3,377
White Bear Lake
80,951
124,280
White Bear Township
3,749
35,970
Total
743,258
1,555,842
Page 3
Check fraud alert
It has been brought to our attention
that a fraud ring is preying upon large
checking clients, including two 4M
Fund participants, throughout the
metropolitan Twin Cities area. This
fraudulent activity involves reproduc-
ing computer generated checks and
cashing them at various banks and
large department stores. Currently, the
Federal Bureau of Investigation and the
4M Fund update
United States Secret Service are
investigating this crime.
Regardless of whether or not you
are a 4M Fund checking participant, as
a measure to protect your city it may be
prudent for you to promptly reconcile
your checking accounts and scrutinize
your overall checking activity and
canceled checks on a regular basis.
This notice is intended to alert, rather
An investment alternative sponsored by
the League of Minnesota Cities
What is the 4M Fund?
The 4M Fund is a short-term money market fund specifically designed to address the
comprehensive cash management needs of Minnesota cities and their instrumentalities.
Backed by the objectives of providing safety, liquidity and a competitive yield, the Fund is
comprised of the highest quality, short-term investments allowable under Minnesota
Statutes 475.66.The short-term nature of the Fund serves to minimize the effect of changes
in interest rates.The Fund is managed and serviced by Insight Investment Management and
MBIA -Municipal Investors Service Corporation. A fixed rate program administered by Dain
Bosworth Incorporated is available to 4M Fund participants, offering such alternatives as
certificates of deposit, U.S. Treasury and agency securities and commercial paper.
Market update—December 4 through December 15, 1995
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee will convene this week to discuss whether
ornotto cut interest rates. Both government and money markets have anticipated this action
for some time and many institutional investors feel that a fifty basis point rate cut is imminent.
This meeting, coupled with the unsettled budget talks, have provided additional excitement
to the year-end market dynamics. Perhaps the most interesting outcome of the December
19 meeting would be if the Federal Reserve Board chooses to leave the federal funds rate
unchanged.The market has definitely anticipated a rate cut, as evidenced by the continuing
drop in rates over the past month. It is likely that rates could temporarily rise as the market
corrects this trend.
Daily Rates— December 4 through December 15, 1995
'Interest rates are net of all applicable fees.
Daily interest compounding, free checking, Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment systems and
investment educational opportunities are among the services offered by the Fund. For more information,
please call Stefanie Adams of Insight Investment Management at (800) 333-0813 or (612) 371-7275.
f-243
than alarm, you about this situation.
Currently, no city has suffered the loss
of any public funds.
If you have any questions, please
direct them to Stefanie Adams or Asea
Cole at Insight Investment Manage-
ment, (800) 333-0813, or Tom
Grundhoefer at the League office,
(612) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122. ni
A reminder from
the 4M Fund
If you are interested in
Joining the 4M Fund, please
include this investment option
as an authorized depository
for 1996. You may also want
to consider using the follow-
ing 4M Fund services and
features:
• Free checking
• Local Government aid
lockbox services
• Automatic Clearance
House fund transfer
• Flexibility to establish
multiple accounts
• Daily interest
compounding
• No minimum balance
requirements
Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin
Interest
Average Maturity
Interest
Average Maturity
Date
Rate'
o/ Portfolio
Date
Rate'
of Portfolio
12/04
5.41%
26 days
12111
5.25%
22 days
12105
5.42%
26 days
12/12
5.05%
18 days
12/06
5.40%
26 days
12/13
5.37%
22 days
12/07
5.40%
26 days
12/14
5.37%
18 days
12/08
5.38%
26 days
12/15
5.36%
18 days
'Interest rates are net of all applicable fees.
Daily interest compounding, free checking, Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment systems and
investment educational opportunities are among the services offered by the Fund. For more information,
please call Stefanie Adams of Insight Investment Management at (800) 333-0813 or (612) 371-7275.
f-243
than alarm, you about this situation.
Currently, no city has suffered the loss
of any public funds.
If you have any questions, please
direct them to Stefanie Adams or Asea
Cole at Insight Investment Manage-
ment, (800) 333-0813, or Tom
Grundhoefer at the League office,
(612) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122. ni
A reminder from
the 4M Fund
If you are interested in
Joining the 4M Fund, please
include this investment option
as an authorized depository
for 1996. You may also want
to consider using the follow-
ing 4M Fund services and
features:
• Free checking
• Local Government aid
lockbox services
• Automatic Clearance
House fund transfer
• Flexibility to establish
multiple accounts
• Daily interest
compounding
• No minimum balance
requirements
Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin
Getting the lead out
The Pollution Control Agency has
published notice of its intent to adopt
rules governing the removal of lead
paint from steel structures, including
city bridges and water towers.
The agency estimates that compli-
ance with the proposed rule could cost
an average of $2.50 per foot of steel
surface for bridges. With 7,920 steel
bridges in Minnesota, the total cost of
complying with the pollution control
requirements in the proposed rules is
estimated at $110 million for MNDOT
bridges on state and federal highways
and $150 million for city, county, and
township bridges.
For water tanks, the agency
estimates there are 1,000 steel munici-
pal water storage tanks in Minnesota,
which will eventually average $30,000
for pollution control per tank. Given an
estimated 50 tank painting projects a
year, the rules would cost $1.5 million
for the state per year, or $30 million
total to remove lead paint safely on all
water tanks over 20 years.
According to the MPCA, "the
proposed rules are directed at prevent-
ing contamination with lead paint
particles as a result of lead paint
removal from exterior surfaces of steel
structures. Many of these surfaces
have lead paint on them and large steel
structures can carry hundreds or
thousands of pounds of lead. Signifi-
cant risk to public health and the
environment can be caused when these
coatings are removed if the paint is
simply transferred from the surface of
the steel structure to the soil and
surrounding area."
The rules address different
methods of removal, and they provide
generally less stringent requirements of
containment for vacuum blasting,
power and hand tools, chemical
stripping, and wet abrasive blasting
December 22, 1995
because these methods have less
potential to cause environmental
contamination. Parts of the rules
address definitions, compliance,
identification of lead in paint, notifica-
tion, conditions for pollution control on
individual structures, and general
restrictions. Provisions of the regula-
tion are apportioned to bridges, storage
structures, and other steel structures.
Storage structures include water tanks
of all kinds, fuel storage tanks, grain
storage bins, and other storage
structures.
2'2d
A hearing on the proposed rules
will not be held unless 25 or more
people file a written request by January
11, 1996. If there is enough interest to
request a hearing, it is scheduled for
February 6,1996 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
at the County Administration Center in
St. Cloud. To find out whether the
rules will be adopted without a hearing
or if the hearing will be held, you
should contact Norma Coleman at the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency at
(612) 296-7712 after January 11, 1996,
and before February 6, 1996. EE
Health department develops
wellhead protection rule
Joel Jamnik
The Minnesota Department of
Health is developing a state rule
addressing the implementation of
wellhead protection measures for
public water supply wells. The
department published formal
notification of its intent to develop
the wellhead protection rule in the
February 8, 1993 printing of the
State Register. Since then, draft rule
language has been prepared with the
assistance of a number of advisory
groups.
The wellhead protection rule
focuses on land -use practices and
other activities that could contami-
nate groundwater --the underground
source of the water used by many
public water supply systems. The
draft rule requires public water
suppliers to develop and implement a
wellhead protection plan. The plan
must identify the wellhead
protection area and the strategies
to manage the potential sources of
contamination in the area. The
public water supplier would only
be responsible for implementing
the plan in the area that is under
their jurisdictional authority.
The department anticipates
that the proposed rule and the
rationale in support of the pro-
posed rule (statement of need and
reasonableness) will be available
for public review and comment in
early 1996.
To receive a copy of the draft
rule or to be placed on the mailing
list to receive a copy of the
proposed tole and the statement of
need and reasonableness, please
contact Art Persons of the Minne-
sota Department of Health at (507)
285-7289. ®5
Page 5
Plymouth mayor represents LMC on state
speed limit task force
Joel Janinik
A joint agency task force on speed
limits and highway safety began a
series of statewide meetings on
Thursday, December 7. Mayor Joy
Tierney of Plymouth is the LMC
representative, on the 16 -member
advisory task force.
The task force, necessitated by
recent federal deregulation, is studying
speed limit issues and taking public
input. Among the items the task force is
discussing are the results of a recent
public poll on the speed lirnit survey
that was commissioned by the Minne-
sota Department of Transportation
(Mn/DOT) and the Department of
Public Safety (DPS).
The task force will examine
actions Minnesota might take in
response to the elimination of federal
speed limit regulations. The group will
also consider possible changes to state
law related to speed enforcement,
penalties and related highway safety
issues. Pat McGowan, Hennepin
County sheriff and a former state
senator, chairs the task force. The task
force will report findings and recom-
mendations to DOT Commissioner
James Denn and DPS Commissioner
Michael Jordan by January, 15, 1996.
Task force findings will be strong-
ly considered by Mn/DOT and DPS to
develop recommendations for consider-
ation by the 1996 legislature. HE
Future meetings
Monday, January 8, 1996, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Moorhead
Wednesday, January 10, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., St. Paul
Speed Limit and Highway Safety Task Force
Chair, Patrick McGowan
Hennepin County Sheriff
Representative David Bishop
Tom Boemer
Department of Public Safety
Dick Burson
Assistant Director, Operations Division
Department of Transportation
Carol Bufton
Minnesota Safety Council
Colonel Mike Chabries
Chief State Patrol
Department of Public Safety
Senator Florian Chmielcwski
Cathy M. Clark
Motorist Information Services Coordinator
Mn/DOT
Ken Collins
Maplewood Chief of Police
Fred Corrigan
.Minnesota Transportation Alliance
Transportation facts
Jake Crandall
Minnesota AAA
Sharon Driscoll
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Joel S. Katz
Traffic Management Coordination Engineer
Mn/DOT
Sherry Munyon
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Senator Mark Ourada
Bob Peterson
Waseca County Commissioner
Lisa Peterson
Minnesota Trucking Association
Michael L. Robinson
State Traffic Engineer, Mn/DOT
Joy Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
Representative Jim Tunheim
Minnesota has almost 130,000 miles of streets and highways. Though city streets which include both MSAS and non -
state financial city streets, account for 12 percent of the mileage, they handle 15 percent of the traffic. In contrast, township
roads account for 42 percent of the road miles and only two percent of annual travel. EE
Miles Annual 'ravel
State Trunk Highways
9%
58%
County State Aid Highways
23%
21%
Municipal State Aid Streets
2%
8%
County Roads
12%
3%
City Streets
10%
7%
Township Roads
42%
2%
Other Highways
2%
2%
Total
100%
100%
Source: Mn/DOT Transportation Informati-n System
Page 6 LMC Cities Bulletin
Sign installers seek reform
Joel Jamnik
Contractors who install on -premise
electrical signs will seek a statutory
remedy to their burden of obtaining
city specific licenses. Rather than
convert a local licensing scheme into a
state licensing system, their lobbyist
will seek to force local license
reciprocity.
Their suggested new law would
read:
"On -premise, electrical sign
installers who have obtained a munici-
pal sign installers license front any city,
township, or other political subdivision
by successfully passing a written exam,
shall have that license honored by all
other cities, townships, or other
political subdivisions that require
written exams and all cities, townships,
and other political subdivisions that do
not require exams. On -premise,
electrical sign installers who obtain a
municipal license from a city, township,
or other political subdivision that does
not require a written exam shall have
that license honored by all other cities,
townships, and other political subdivi-
sions that do not require exams."
The League is interested in hearing
from city officials in communities that
license sign installers, regarding their
regulations and their reaction to the
proposal. ®5
Minnesota Historical Society grants program deadline
Joel Jamnik
The application deadline for the
Minnesota Historical Society's federal
Certified Local Government (CLG)
matching grants program is 4:30 P.M.
on Wednesday, January 31, 1996.
Cities with local historic preservation
ordinances, commissions and programs
certified by the State Historic Preserva-
tion Office are eligible applicants. It is
anticipated that at least $60,000 will be
awarded.
Special priority will be given to
projects that:
Promote surveys in areas of known
development activity in order to
reduce project delays;
• Promote continuing development
of data for planning use;
Result in local designations; and,
Involve properties associated with
the history of previously under -
documented groups or communi-
ties (for example, ethnic or racial
minorities, but also other groups
that define themselves as
communities).
Instructions about the full range of
eligible activities, and information on
the project selection process and
selection criteria are found in the F.Y.
1996 CLG Grants Manual. To request a
complete application package or for
further information, contact Beverly
Gorgos at (612) 296-5451. HE
�.- la
Wetland
compromise
discussed
Joel Jamnik
A meeting to resolve the
differences among groups
interested in amending the state's
wetland conservation act is in the
works. The Governor's office has
requested that the Association of
Minnesota Counties, the Board
of Water and Soil Resources and
the Department of Natural
Resources arrange a roundtable
of stakeholders and attempt to
reach an agreement on wetland
conservation issues.
The meeting will be held in
early January in St. Cloud. The
League will likely be invited to
participate. If you are willing to
volunteer your expertise on
acceptable amendments, we
would like to hear from you.
Please contact Joel Jamnik at the
League, (612) 281-1200. EE
Multimedia performance measurement CD-ROM released
ICMA
An interactive CD-ROM that
provides users with an overview of the
performance measurement process,
advice from leading experts, and the
ability to create custom measures for
any program or department is available
now. Designed for local government
officials with an interest in learning and
utilizing performance measurement,
Applying Performance Measurement: A
Multimedia Training Program com-
bines video, audio and interaction into
a unique, easy-to-use tool. The CD -
Rom was developed by the Interna-
tional City/County Management
(ICMA), the Urban Institute, the
American Society for Pu:.:ic Adminis-
tration and Public Technology, Inc.
Applying Performance Measure-
ment is a guided tour of the perfor-
mance measurement process. The
program contains hyperlink connec-
tions, explanatory visuals and practical
examples you can use to help learn
about and develop performance
measures. Each section also contains an
interactive quiz that reinforces key
points and tells you why your answers
are correct.
The program is available to local
governments and nonprofit organiza-
tions for $185, and for all others the
cost is $370. For more information
about this exciting, interactive local
government CD-ROM, contact Woody
Talcove at ICMA, (202) 962-3589, or
via e-mail at icma@capcon.net.1E
December 22, 1995 Page 7
Do the right thing with your garbage
Edivard Garvey, director of the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
Chuck Williams, Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Do you know what happens to
your garbage once it leaves your
doorstep or business?
Minnesotans have one of the
highest recycling rate in the country,
We recycle because it is the right thing
to do for the environment and future
generations. Now it is important that
we apply that same ethic to the rest of
our garbage.
Garbage is no longer something
that we can ignore; it has many
beneficial uses. It can be burned to
create electricity or steam heat for our
homes and businesses. Special tech-
niques and processes can recover even
more recyclable materials beyond those
you already separate in your homes or
businesses. Garbage can also be turned
into compost that serves as a beneficial
soil additive. And just as important,
these positive uses mean that the
garbage does not end up discarded and
buried in a landfill.
For more than fifteen years,
Minnesota and its counties have
pursued policies and actions to encour-
age the development of environmen-
tally -sound integrated waste manage-
ment systems that promote these
beneficial uses of garbage while
discouraging its burial in landfills.
These waste management systems
include waste -to -energy facilities,
composting, recycling drop-off sites,
curbside collection of recyclables,
recycling facilities, household hazard-
ous waste drop-off sites and transfer
stations. These are services Minneso-
tans have come to expect and use
everyday.
Why, then, is the disposal of your
garbage an issue'?
The answer is simple. Managing
you garbage in an environmentally -
sound waste management system is
more expensive in the short term than
simply dumping it into a landfill. These
higher costs mean higher disposal fees,
called "tip fees," as compared with less
preferable disposal options like
landfilling.
National League of Cities guidebook
on global economy now available
The Local Officials Guide: Leading Cities in a Global Economy
represents Ole National League of Cities' (NLC) ongoing effort to help
communities chart their future in an environment where global challenges
are more real, more pressing and more complex. The guide identifies how
local governments can cope with the forces of internationalization, and
gives suggestions on how local governments can remain competitive in a
world economy. Copies are for sale for $15 members/$25 non-members
through NLC's Publication Center, (301) 725-4299. For more informa-
tion, contact Jim Brooks, Manager, International Programs NLC, (202)
626-3163.
T- v
The flow of waste to the cheapest
option is bad for three reasons. First,
the previously mentioned positive uses
and processing of garbage is unlikely
to occur. Second, garbage may not be
handled in the most environmentally
appropriate manner, since not all out-
of-state landfills meet Minnesota's
environmental protection standards.
This not only increases the risk of
pollution, but may also require future
environmental clean-ups, frequently
ranging in the millions of dollars.
Finally, Minnesota taxpayers and
Minnesota businesses have funded the
development of many county waste
management systems. Long-term
commitments, (bonds issued, contracts
negotiated, etc.) were made based on
the assumption that your garbage
would continue to flow to theses
systems, not out-of-state. If this does
not happen, those financial commit-
ments must still be met, and that could
lead to higher service fees and other
taxes for Minnesotans already doing
the right thing.
You can solve this problem.
Even though your garbage may be
out of sight, it ought not to be out of
mind. You control (and may be held
liable for) your garbage, not the hauler
who picks it up. Many haulers are
doing the right thing by delivering your
garbage to your county waste manage-
ment system; but some may not be.
Find out what your hauler is doing with
your garbage and, most importantly,
insist that your garbage stay within
Minnesota's integrated, environmen-
tally -superior waste management
systems.
For more information, contact the
Minnesota Office of Environmental
Assistance at (612) 296-3417 or (800)
657-3843, or contact your local county
Solid Waste Office.1E
Page 8 LMC Cities Bulletin
1Yaining/Conferences
Festival, Event Management Course
Minnesota Festival and Events
Association
January 19-20, 1996—
March 8-9,1996
White Bear Lake
(612) 624-4947
NPDES Construction Site Storm
Water Permit Compliance Seminars
January 23—Duluth
January 25—Bemidji
January 29—Bloomington
January 31—Bloomington
February 5—North Mankato
February 6—Rochester
February 12—Brainerd
February 15—Saint Cloud
February 20—Marshall
February 22—Shoreview
February 27—Shoreview
February 29—Detroit Lakes
22nd Annual Collection System
Operators Seminar
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
January 24-26—Bloomington
Newly Elected Conference
League of Minnesota Cities
January 26-27—Grand Rapids
February 2-3—St. Louis Park
February 9-10—North Mankato
(612) 281-1200
(800)925-1122
Satellite Televideo Technology
Training Services
The Innovation Groups
January 1996
(813)622-8484
Winnipeg Winter Cities
Exhibition '96
February 9-12—Winnipeg
(204) 228-3193
December 22, 1995
Legislative Conference
League of Minnesota Cities
February 29—St. Paul
(612) 281-1200
(800)925-1122
Congressional City Conference
National League of Cities
March 9-12—Washington, D.C.
(202)626-3000
Performance Benchmarking for the
Water Industry Teleconference
American Water Works Association
March 14, 1996—St. Paul, Austin,
Brainerd, East Grand Forks, Hibbing
(612) 591-5407
Loss Control Workshops
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance
Trust
April 2—St. Paul
April 10—Austin
April 11—Worthington
April 17—St. Louis Park
April 23—Hibbing
April 24—Crookston
April 25—Detroit Lakes
April 30—Willmar
May 1—St. Cloud
(612)281-1200
(800)925-1122
Annual Conference
League of Minnesota Cities
June 11-14—Rochester
(612)281-1200
(800)925-1122
Clerk's Orientation
League of Minnesota Cities
August 13-15—St. Paul
(612)281-1200
(800) 925-1122
Regional Meetings
League of Minnesota Cities
September 24, 25, 26
October 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
(612) 281-1200
(800)925-1122
--f,— 2,(�
Policy Adoption Meeting
League of Minnesota Cities
November 22—St. Paul
(612)281-1200
(800)925-1122
Congress of Cities
National League of Cities
December 7-10—San Antonio, Texas
(202)626-3000
Conference
Spotlight
The Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency will sponsor
Construction Site Storm Water
Permit Compliance Seminars in
cities across the state in January and
February.
These statewide seminars are
open to anyone who wishes to learn
more about the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency's (MPCA) General
National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Storm Water
Permit for construction activities
that disturb five or more acres of
total land area. Participants will
learn about: the impacts of erosion
from construction sites, an overview
of the MPCA's program, the basic
structure and requirements of the
permit, what is required in the
permit's temporary and permanent
erosion and sediment control plans,
where to go for more information,
what documentation is required,
what are the types of potential
enforcement actions for non-
compliance with the permit.
For more information contact
Fred Lyon at (800) 432-2884.
Page 9
hi Institute resents the ...
League of Minnesota Cities Leadership P P
Conference for Newly Elected C"Wficials
Grand Rapids St. Louis Park North Mankato
January 26-27 February 2-3 February 9-10
NEWLY ELECTED? RECENTLY APPOINTED?
> CONGRATULATIONS!
You have taken on a very important
responsibility—to make decisions that will
have a significant impact on the future of
your city.
FEELING EXCITED BUT JUST A BIT UNPREPARED?
> IT'S NATURAL
When you take office in January, your
constituents will look to you for
leadership. They'll expect you to know
what to do, not realizing how much there
is to learn.
> WANT TO SHORTEN YOUR "LEARNING CURVE"?
TAKE HEART!
Avoid the wasted time and frustration of
learning by trial and error. Attend a
program that is specifically tailored to
your new duties. You'll gain a solid
foundation and know how to get future
questions answered.
> WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
YOU SHOULD!
• Newly elected mayors and
councilmembers
• Those appointed to fill vacancies
during the past year
• Officials elected in 1994 who
were not able to attend this
conference last year.
We are pleased to announce that
Carl Neu is back as a featured
presenter for all sites; his extensive
background as both an elected official
and as a dynamic speaker makes him a
much sought-after trainer around the
country.
Special features
> Experienced presenters with extensive
"hands-on" knowledge of city
government
> Special participant notebook with ses-
sion handouts and reference materials
> 10 hours of credit toward the Leader-
ship Institute Certificate of Recognition
> Opportunity to meet other elected
officials from your part of the state
Program Schedule
FRIDAY
Noon Registration
1:00 pm. Welcome
1:05 INTRODUCTION TO THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES AND WHAT IT OFFERS
THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS j
1:30 WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: THE BIG PICTURE
• Your leadership role: Making a difference in your city j
• Achieving good governance and good public policy
• Clarifying roles and responsibilities within the council
• Goal -driven leadership
Carl Neu, Former Councilmember and j
Council President, Lakewood, Colotodo; j
Principal, Neu and Company j
3:45 LEGAL REALTIES—WHAT COUNCILS CAN AND CANNOT DO
Desyl Peterson, City Attorney, Minnetonka j
5:45 Dinner
7:00 FACILITATED PANEL: WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS AN ELECTED OFFICIAL I
Featuring veteran elected officials, A different panel in each
conference location
8:30 SOCIAL HOUR/NETWORKING
SATURDAY Opportunity to meet newly elected colleagues from your port of the state
7:30 a.m. Coffee and rolls
8:00 HOST CITY WELCOME
8:05 WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: GOVERNMENT AS A "TEAM"
• Council effectiveness
• Working with staff
Carl Neu
9:30 WORKING WITH STAFF: CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (BY STRUCTURE/ POPULATION)
• Overview—structure/roles and authorities of council and staff in your
particular form of city government
League staff
• Suggestions for success, pitfalls to avoid
Elected and staff teams
10:45 LEGAL REAUTIES—OPEN MEETING LAW, DATA PRIVACY
• Featuring special open meetings video
Timothy Kuntz, Attorney, LeVor,der, Gillen, Miller,
Anderson & Kuntz; City Attorney for Inver Grove Heights,
Sunfish Lake; Assistant City Attorney for South St. Paul
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. LEGAL REAUTIES—FROM CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO PERSONAL LIABILITY
Timothy Kuntz
2:15 WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: HOW TO BE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE)
TO CONSTITUENTS
• The climate in today's communities Change is coming
• Implications for us as elected officials
• What's working, What isn't
NEXT STEPS
Carl Neu
4:00 Adjourn
IMPORTANT NOTE: A "PE FRE, .HER" CONFERENCE IS PLANNED IN MARCH FOR
ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO HAVE BEEN IN OFFICE ✓v'.OP,E THAN TWO YEARS OR WHO
WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.
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T)tnri-mber 22. 1995 PaRl. 11
Municipal ads
Municipal ads are printed at no charge to member cities. Ads run in one
issue only unless notice is received to run a second time. The Cities Bulletin is
published weekly during the legislative session and every other week during the
interim, the time between sessions. Municipal ads will appear in the next avail-
able Cities Bulletin. Cities have the right to reject any or all bids on equipment or
proposals, and to waive any informalities there. Minnesota cities are equal
opportunity employers.
For information on placing an ad, contact Gayle Brodt at (612) 2154033
(direct dial) or any member of the LMC communications team at (612) 281-1200
or (800) 925-1122.
Positions
CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Deephaven
(population 3,653) is seeking qualified
applicants for the newly created position of
city administrator. Salary range is $39,500
to $45,500 depending on qualifications.
Position reports to the mayor and City
Council. Deephaven provides administra-
tion, public works and police services to
adjacent cities on a contractual basis.
Responsible for $1.4 million general fund
budget and 18 full-time employees in
administration, police and public works.
Primary duties include providing leadership
to full-time staff, planning and zoning
administration, financial and personnel
management. Requirements include a
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree
preferred) in public administration or
related field, and two to four years
experience in municipal government,
depending on qualifications. It is preferred
that a minimum of two years experience be
at a supervisory level. To apply, send cover
letter and resume by January 5, 1996 to:
City Administrator Search, Deephaven City
Hall, 20225 Cottagewood Road,
Deephaven, MN 55331.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Hector is
seeking a city administrator. Position
reports to the City Council and is respon-
sible for the daily operations of the city.
Duties include financial reporting, prepara-
tiom'administration of annual $1.3 million
budget, supervision of five full-time and
twopart-time employees, long-range
planning and agenda preparation. Requires
Bachelor's degree in business/public
administration or related field. Prefer
Master's degree in business administration
or public administration or related field.
Send resume, cover letter and references to
Mayor Robert W. Lange, PO Box 457,
Hector, MN 55342. Deadline for applying is
January 12, 1996.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Red Lake
Falls (population 1,500) is accepting
applications for a city administrator. This
position reports to the mayor and five
council members and is responsible for the
daily operations of the city. Duties include
long range planning, supervision of five full
and two part-time employees, water and
sewer utility billing, financial reporting,
preparation of meeting agendas and
minutes, issuing permits, preparation
administration of an annual budget of
$900K, and implementation of capital
improvement projects. A degree in public or
business administration and three to five
years of experience is preferred. Send
resume and salary history to City of Red
Lake Falls, Selection Committee, PO Box
37, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 no later than
the close of business January 2, 1996.
Interviews will be conducted in January.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR.
Mounds View (population 13,000) seeks a
city clerk/ administrator. Starting salary is
$60,000 to $68,000. Position reports to a
five -member Council and is responsible for
supervising a staff of 38 full-time employ-
ees and a general fund budget of $2.7
million. Services include police, public
works, community development, parks and
recreation, finance/administration, and a
joint powers fire department with two
adjacent communities. Qualified candidates
should have a Bachelor's degree in public
administration or related field and a
minimum of five to seven years experience
in a responsible management position.
Requires experience and knowledge of
municipal government as it relates to
development and redevelopment. personnel
issues and union negotiations, a„1 housing
rehabilitation. Good finance and budget
knowledge and computer skills. Position
profile available. Send resume by January
19, 1996 to: James L. Brimeyer, president,
The Brimeyer Group Executive Search, 904
Mainstreet, Suite 205, Hopkins, MN 55343.
Phone (612) 945-0102.
CITY CLERK/TREASURER. Walker,
a rapidly growing northern Minnesota
community, is seeking an energetic,
dynamic and enthusiastic individual who
wants to participate in the planning and
administration of one of the most exciting
cities in Minnesota. The oversight and
coordination of all departments, coupled
with the supervision of all city staff and the
managing and investing of city funds along
with all aspects of Minnesota Statutes
412.151 and 412.141, are just some of the
challenges that await the successful
applicant. Considerable knowledge of laws,
rules and regulations applicable to city
government; a thorough understanding of
budgeting, accounting and govemment
financing; and thorough knowledge of
management principles and practices are
required. Applicant should also have
complete understanding of computer
operations and programs that apply to
public sector operations. Applicant should
be able to plan and analyze city operations
and develop alternatives, prioritize the
city's needs, and coordinate department
operations and services. Minimum
qualifications include: two year degree with
course work in public administration,
planning, community development,
accounting, business and finance, or
equivalent; and three years of professional
experience in finance, management,
planning, community development, or
related field. Salary range is $26,000 to
$32,000 depending on qualifications. To
apply, send resume and cover letter to: Ken
Bresley, City of Walker, 511 Front Street,
Walker, MN 56484. Phone (218) 547-1619.
All resumes must be received no later than
January 10, 1996.
DEPUTY CLERK/TREASURER.
Cohasset is accepting applications for a
deputy clerk treasurer. This position works
closely with the clerk treasurer and deputy
clerk. Responsibilities include accounting,
payroll, utility billing and assisting in
investment management. Anotner important
responsibility involves contact with utility
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customers and the general public. Minimum
qualifications include three years of work
experience in a business office setting
involving accounting and records mainte-
nance using an automated system and
general clerical duties such as typing,
record keeping and computer operation.
(College or vocational coursework in
accounting or bookkeeping may substitute
for up to two years of work experience.)
Salary depends on qualifications. An
application must be received by December
29, 1995 at 4 p.m. and is available by
calling Cohasset City Hall at (218) 328-
6225.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR. Olivia has an immediate
opening for an economic development
director. This is a full-time position. Olivia
is the county seat of Renville County.
Requirements include a Bachelor's degree
in finance, accounting, business administra-
tion or related field. The candidate must
also have a minimum of two years of actual
economic development experience for a
municipality. Deadline for applying is
December 29, 1995. Submit resume to Don
Frederick, city administrator, City of Olivia,
1009 W. Lincoln, Olivia, MN 56277. For
more information, call (612) 523-2361.
MIS TECHNICIAN. The cities of
Golden Valley and New Hope have a shared
full-time, exempt position for an MIS
coordinator. This position is responsible for
the development and operation of an
effective integrated information system.
The minimum requirements include a
Bachelor's degree in computer technology
or related field, minimum of two years
Novell network experience, CNE certified,
and knowledge of Windows environment.
Knowledge of LOGIS desired. Must
demonstrate lifting ability to 50 pounds.
The position is shared by both cities, but
will be employed by the city of Golden
Valley. Salary is $42,152 with an excellent
benefits package. For an application and
complete job description, call (612) 593-
8010. Any questions about the position --
call Sue Viming, assistant finance director,
at (612) 593-8010. Send resume with
completed application to Golden Valley
City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road,
Golden Valley, MN 55427. Applications
and resumes must be received at City Hall
on or before December 29, 1995 at 4:30
p.m. No faxes accepted.
December 22, 1995
POLICE OFFICER. Lewiston
(population 1,380) is accepting applications
for a full-time police officer. Position
reports to the police chief. Lewiston
provides a good benefits package including
paid vacation, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield
coverage. Minimum qualifications require
licensing as a peace officer or part-time
peace officer eligible for full POST
certification in the State of Minnesota.
Prefer some training in first aid or as a first
responder. Successful applicant must also
possess a Class C Minnesota driver's
license or equivalent out of state license.
Residency in the city is required unless
waived by the City Council. Wage range is
$9.50 to $11.00 per hour depending on
qualifications and experience. Qualified
individuals are encouraged to submit
application and cover letter to the Chief of
Police, City of Lewiston, PO Box 129,
Lewiston, MN 55952-0129. Interested
individuals may call the city clerk's office
at (507) 523-2257 for a job description and
application. Application deadline is January
15, 1996.
For sale
AMBULANCES. Bloomington has
two ambulances for sale. One 1984 Ford
E350 Type II ambulance, and one 1987
Ford E350 Type III ambulance. Bids will be
accepted until January 25, 1996. Please call
(612) 948-8795 for information or bidding
forms.
FIRE PUMPERS. The city of Delano
will receive scaled bids until 3:45 p.m. on
February 2, 1996 for the sale of two fire
pumper trucks: One 1947 Int. KB6 pumper
with a 250 gpm pump and a 500 gallon
Reminder
booster tank; four speed transmission, gas
engine, and approximately 12,000 miles.
and one 1963 Ford C950 pumper with
1,000 gpm pump and a 500 gallon booster
tank, five speed transmission, gas engine
and approximately 16,000 miles. For
further information or to set up an appoint-
ment to inspect the vehicles, please contact
Bob VanLith, Fire Chief at (612) 972-0550
during business hours. Bids may be
submitted to Delano City Hall, 205 Bridge
Avenue East, PO Box 108, Delano, MN
55328. Mark envelope "Bid for fire
pumper." The city reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
FIRE TRUCK. Columbia Heights has
for sale a 1960 Pirsch. Has 1,000 gpm and
is in good condition. For more information,
contact Fire Chief Charles Kewatt at (612)
782-2830 during business hours.
TRUCKS. Bloomington has three
Peter Pirsch custom pumper trucks with
enclosed cabs for sale. Trucks are 1970,
1971 and 1972 models (one each). Bids will
be accepted until January 25, 1996. Please
call (612) 948-8795 for information or
bidding forms.
WATER TOWER. Eyota is accepting
bids on the sale of an elevated 50,000
gallon water tower. Please call Julia at (507)
545-2135 for information.
Wanted
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.
Waltham is looking to buy some good, used
Christmas decorations for their small city. If
you have any, please call Carol Ehmke,
Waltham city clerk, at (507) 477-2109, or
write to City of Waltham, PO Box 246,
Waltham, MN 55982. E1
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W) in elected officials, clerks, managers, or department heads in
your city.
This will help us keep our records up-to-date at all times.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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MET COUNCIL TOPIC OF NEXT T.V. SPECIAL ON CABLE 12
It's a layer of government we don't hear much about. The
Metropolitan Council sits somewhere between the city, county, and
state government levels. What the Met Council does affects our
everyday lives in the northwest cities.
Coming up in Janaury, Tom Hayes takes an indepth look at the work
of the Metropolitan Council. He'll talk to Council Chair Curt
Johnson about the challenges facing the Twin Cities metropolitan
area, and our northwest cities. We'll also meet the Met Council
members who represent our area, and you'll hear from local city
leaders about what they think the role of the Met Council should
be.
Find out more about the Metropolitan Council on "Regional
Realities," our next Cable 12 Special. Appearing on cable
channel 12, Wednesday, January 3, at 8:30pm, and replaying
Friday, January 5, at 8:00pm, and Sunday, Janaury 7, at 2:00pm.
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Cable 12 is a service of Northwest Community Television, an
independent, nonprofit organization which manages public access
and local origination operations in the northwest suburbs of
Minneapolis. The service area includes 57,000 homes in Brooklyn
Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Crystal, Golden Valley, Hanover,
Maple Grove, Medicine Lake, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth,
Robbinsdale, and Rogers.
Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Corcoran • Crystal • Golden Valley • Hanover • Maple Grove • Medicine Lake • New Hope • Osseo • Plymouth • Robbinsdale • Rogers
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
December 22, 1995
Mr. Gary Beyer
10405 Old County Road 15
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure
Site: Gary Beyer Residence, 10405 Old County Road 15, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00005908
Dear Mr. Beyer:
We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Tanks and
Emergency Response Section (TERS) staff has determined that your investigation and/or cleanup
has adequately addressed the petroleurn tank release at the site listed above. Based on the
information provided, the TERS staff has closed the release site file.
Closure of the file means that the TERS staff does not require any additional investigation and/or
clean-up work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not
necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However,
the TERS staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to
pose a threat to public health or the environment.
The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or
cleanup work if new information or changing regulatory requirements make additional work
necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or non -
petroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the
MPCA be immediately notified.
You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum
contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C (1992) or any other applicable state or federal law. In
addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for non -petroleum contamination, if
present, under Minn. Stat. ch. 115B (1992), the Minnesota Superfund Law.
Because you performed the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a major portion of
your costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which may provide
partial reimbursement for petroleum tank release Clea-rup costs. This fund is administered by the
Department of Commerce Petrofund Board. Specific eligibility rules are available from the
Petrofund Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
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If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed
that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered
during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified im►nediately.
For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leaksite,
please call the TERS File Request Program at 612/297-8499. The "Leak/Spill and Underground
Storage Tank File Request Form" (TERS Fact Sheet #36) must be completed prior to arranging a
time for file review.
Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the
MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this
letter, please call me at 612/297-8580.
Sincerely,
Chris McLain
Project Manager
Cleanup Unit III
Tanks and Emergency Response Section
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Minnesota Department of Commerce, Petrofund Staff
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Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
December 22, 1995
Ms. Susan Olson
2230 Ranchview Lane North #94
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Olson:
Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt has requested that I respond to your
letter dated December 11, 1995 regarding various concerns you have experienced in
the construction of your new home.
As discussed, our inspection personnel are required by state law to perform various
inspections during subsequent phases of the construction process. Unlike job
superintendents, they do not oversee individual job sites on a regular basis.
For this reason, the plumbing cross connection that occurred on the water supply
system to the outside faucet may not have been detected at all. It is my understanding
that your builder, The Rottlund Company Inc., has since corrected this problem for
you.
The City of Plymouth contracts with the Minnesota State Board of Electricity to issue
and conduct electrical permits and inspections. Mr. Randy Bergman is the state
electrical inspector for the Plymouth area, and his telephone number is 444-9688. You
may wish to contact Mr. Bergman if you have any questions relative to his inspection
process.
The balance of the other issues and/or concerns identified in your letter represent
matters relative to the quality and workmanship of construction, which are civil in
nature and do not constitute code violations.
Section 16.59 of the Minnesota State Statute, provides that the State Building Code
"shall govern the construction, reconstruction, alteration, and the repair of state owned
buildings and other structures to which the code is applicable and". It is necessary that
building codes be adopted and enforced to protect the "heath, safety, welfare, comfort,
and security of the residents of the state. However, the construction of buildings
should be permitted at the least possible cost consistent with recognized standards of
health and safety".
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That section goes on to state that the purpose of law, adopted in 1972 superseding local
codes, is to prescribe and provide for "a code of building construction which will
provide basic and uniform performance standards, establish reasonable safeguards for
health, safety, welfare, comfort and security of the residence of this state, and provide
for the use of modern methods, devices, materials, and techniques, which will in part
tend to lower construction costs.
Building inspectors in Plymouth are expected to provide those protective inspectional
services as prescribed by law. It is important to distinguish the protection of tax
payers, from the individual consumer's perception of quality control , which is not
necessarily the same as inspecting a building as to its structural soundness and
integrity.
There are other state laws which are designed to provide additional forms of consumer
protection to occupants and citizens above and beyond the scope of the provisions
contained within the State Building Code.
If you continue to be dissatisfied with the problems you have experienced with your
home, you may wish to pursue other remedies that may be available to you through
these other state laws, such as the one found in Chapter 327a which deals with housing
and statutory warranties.
Since our discussion, I also received your letters to The Rottlund Company, Inc.
concerning problems you have experienced with the heating system and sound
transmission within your home.
Although these issues also appear to be above and beyond the scope of the provisions
contained in the State Building Code, I will be contacting your builder to request their
assistance in working with you with hopes that a satisfactory conclusion can be
reached.
If you have any further questions or if I may be of any further assistance please feel
free to contact me at 550-5431.
Sincerely,
Joe Ryan
Building Official
cc: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager
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December 11, 1995
Joy Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear Ms. Tierney,
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I am writing this letter to be heard. I am a new homeowner in the City of Plymouth
and a former apartment dweller in the City of Plymouth. I love the Parkers Lake
location in which I reside. However, I am disgruntled with the run around I have
received by the builder of my home and various city employees of Plymouth.
I will start with the builder that is The Rottlund Company Inc., I do not believe they
are a quality builder, they build affordable homes but, the workmanship is very poor. I
have lived in my home since April 28, 1995 and cannot say I have been happy one day.
I have had repeated contact with the company regarding the workmanship, some issues
have been resolved others not. I am disappointed to see they again are building at the
Old Rockford Road and Highway 55 location.
I would hope that the city inspectors do a better job in inspecting these units than they
have with mine. When I moved in there was no electricity wired in the living area of
my home and no outside running water, how did this pass final inspection?
Also, the furnace room in my home was not taped, I called the fire department, one
individual I spoke with claimed it was not code another said it didn't have to be taped.
Who do I believe?
Lastly, The Rottlund Company had not removed the lock box from my door many
months after move in and they were entering the premises of my home without my
consent. I contacted the Plymouth police department on this issue the officer I spoke
with said this is a fine line but they would have the right to enter, not necessarily
without my consent. I have since taken the lock box off and had my locks changed.
I am also not happy with the outrageous property tax increase for 1996.
You are welcome to see my home at anytime to see the poor workmanship in the
construction of my home. Obviously this is in hopes the City of Plymouth enforces
stricter guidelines to a builder so other homeowners do not have to endure the amount
of frustration and irritation I have experienced.
Thank You,
Sue Olson
Susan E.OLcoit
2230 Ranchview bi #94,
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December 21, 1995 pLYMOUT4
Jerry Chmielewski
12410 26th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Jerry:
I am responding to a postscript which you made in your letter to the Mayor and City
Council concerning your property taxes. That postscript stated that city street crews
damaged your driveway two years ago.
I have researched and obtained information with regard to your comment. You had
talked to Public Works employees and stated that your neighbor reported that a yellow
city truck pulling a trailer with a loader on the trailer had turned around in your
driveway. You had seal coated your driveway a few days earlier and by the vehicles
turning around it left marks in the seal coat. The City has only two loaders that are
transported on trailers. On the day of the incident, one was not in use and the other
loader was not in the eastern part of Plymouth. There are also many contractors which
have yellow vehicles and pull small loaders on trailers.
In order to resolve this matter in a proactive manner you will be reimbursed the cost of
two pails of seal coat. This reimbursement will be $38.30 including sales tax. You
will receive this payment from the City in approximately one week.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
✓ce: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager (C/R. File 95-538)
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16755 25th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Tilleskjor:
I received your letter outlining your concerns regarding the City's false alarm fee schedule, as
well as your experience with response time. Your previous letter, dated October 24, 1995
regarding the false alarm at your residence on October 9th was received by the department.
Because of the concerns you expressed about response time, I assigned this to the Lieutenant in
charge of the patrol division, Lt. Twaddle, for investigation. He was also to respond to you
regarding the incident. I had hoped the lieutenant had already written to you. I will be checking
with Lt. Twaddle on this upon his return to work from his holiday vacation January 2, 1996. I
will get back to you at that time with more information.
We have also reviewed the information you provided regarding the fee schedule on false alarms.
The police department responded to over 2,000 false alarms in 1993 and over 2,350 false alarms
in 1994. In a conservative estimate, each alarm takes an officer an average of 15 minutes to
respond and check the residence or business. This amounts to over 587 staff hours per year.
False alarms are an inefficient use of staff time, especially if another emergency situation exists
within the City at the same time. In an effort to better manage the time of the department and try
to reduce the number of false alarms, I would recommend the City continue its current policy of
only allowing one free false alarm per year. It should be noted that we do evaluate each alarm
before determining its chargeability. We do not count alarms caused by weather (electrical
storms or extremely high winds), power outages, or breakage of equipment which can be verified
by the alarms companies (faulty sensors which are replaced, etc.).
Thank you for bringing your concerns to my attention. I will be contacting you again after
January 2, 1996 when I obtain further information from Lt. Twaddle on your specific incident on
October 9.
Sincerely,
1. 1
Crai . Gerdes
Director of Public Safety
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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cc: Mayor Joy Tierney & City Council Members
Assistant Citv Manager Kathy Lueckert
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December 16, 1995
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
TILLESKJOR
The purpose of this letter is twofold:
First, to request that you and the city council consider an amendment to City Code
Section 1155 concerning Alarm Systems, specifically concerning the schedule of
fines for false alarms. Plymouth is the only community in the metro area that has
only one free false alarm pe year, and the schedule of fines for subsequent false
alarms is higher than other communities as well. Attached is a schedule of fines
and false alarm regulations of other communities in this area. If you would do a
comparison of Plymouth's code versus that of other communities, you will see that
the policy in Plymouth is much more restrictive and the fines are confiscatory. I
do not believe such a stringent posture is necessary or is in the long term interests
of the residents of Plymouth.
Second, is to bring to your attention the fact that my October 24, 1995 letter to the
Public Safety Director still has not been responded to. A copy of this letter is also
attached. I did not write a rhetorical letter. I expected an answer top what I
believe is a serious lack of timely response to an alarm, albeit a false one. I wrote
expecting a response and I still do expect a response.
Thank you for your attention to these two matters. I look forward to hearing from
you soon.
incerely,
S
Darrell E. Tilleskjor
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cc: Tim Wold, Councilman Ward 2
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
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DARRELL E. TILLESKJOR
October 24, 1995
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Public Safety Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Gentlemen:
On October 9 we inadvertently coded in a false alarm on our security system
which necessitated a response by your Public Safety personnel. According to the
letter we received, copies attached, the alarm was triggered at 6:56 a.m. We were
roused from our sleep between 7:20 and 7:30 a.m. We had time to go down the
stairs, let the dog out, let the dog back in, go back upstairs, and fall sound asleep
before the police knocked on our door to see if everything was all right. I shudder
to think what could have happened to us if the alarm had been a true duress signal!
That long of a response time makes me question the value of having a security
system at all. It is not only our personal property which we are attempting to
protect, it is our personal safety as well! In these days of increasing personal
violence we do not feel as secure now as we did before the false alarm was sent.
Having said all of this, I do want to advise you that the two police officers who
came to the door conducted themselves very professionally and friendly. The
questions they asked were appropriate to the situation.
I would appreciate any comments that you have on the above.
Enclosed is a completed Police Alarm Use[ Permit ApplicaUn, as requested in the
corres ondence we received.
ved.
Sincerely,
Darrell E. Tilleskjor
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Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
oka
3 free
None
None
1-6632
4-7 $50/each
[Apple
8 -up $100
Valley
4 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None - Homeowner is sent a letter once
3-2700
5 -t, $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
they've had a false alarm
applies to the combined total.
Blaine
3 free
3 free
None
784-6700
4-6 = $50 each
4 — $200 each
7+ add $25 to each add'l alarm
51- = add $50 to each add'1 alarm
Bloomington
3 free
None
None
948-8872
4th = $50
5+ add $25 to each add'l alarm
Brooklyn Center
4 free
1 free
None
569-3333
Rh =$50
2nd - $150
6+ add $25 to each add'l alarm
3rd — $300
t Broriklyn Park
3 free
3 free
None
493-8222
4th = $50
4th - $50
5+ add $25 to each add'l alarm
5+ add $25 to each add'1 alarm
Burnsville
Ordinance not in place yet- pending
None
895-4600
Champlin
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
421-2971
4-10 $75 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
I1-15 $125 each
applies to the combined total.
Chanhassen
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
Yes. Contact the Carver Cty Sheriff at
361-2212
4 - 8 = $50
alarms; the police fee schedule
361-1212 to request a registration form.
9+ _ $100
applies to the combined total.
There is no fee to register.
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Police Fine Schedule
fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Chaska
30 day grace period.
30 day grace period
Yes. Call City Hall for a registration
448-2851
3 free
3 free
form at 448-2851.
4 + = $50 each
4-5 = $100 each
6 = $200
7 = $300
8 + = $400
Columbia heights
None
None
None
782-2830
Coon Rapids
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
780-6481
4-5 = $29 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
6-9 = $58 each
applies to the combined total.
10+ = $115 each
Crystal
3 free
None
None
531-1014
4-10 = $57 each
11-15 = $112 each
16+ = $169 each
Eden Prairie
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None-- After 5 false alarms, the
949-6200
4-10 = $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
homeowner must write letter to City
11-15 = $100 each
applies to the combined total,
explaining the alarms and the plan to
16+ _ $150 each
reduce them.
Edina
2 free
2 free
None
925-2242
3+ = $95 each
3+ = $95 each
Elk River
4 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
441-4919
5+ = $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
applies to the combined total.
Excelsior
2 free
l free
None
474-5233
3+ = $50 each
2+ = $150 each
hb tnnegaso Sa ety Plus is not hable for any intormaaon provided on this sheet, including nttotmation that may be inaccurate or out of date. This information is provided solely as a service to
customers. information on this sheet was gathered on November 3, 1995.
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Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
idley
[[572-3629
5 free
None
None
6th =$50 each
7 + = $75 each
Golden Valley
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
593-8079
4-10 = $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
11-14 = $100 each
applies to the combined total.
15+ _ $150 each
Hopkins
4 free
1 free
Yes. One-time, $25 registration fee.
938-8885
5+ = $50 each
2+ = $250 each
Contact the police at 938-8885.
Jordan
None
None
None
873-4307
Lakeville
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
469-3424
4-5 = $25 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
6+ = $50 each
applies to the combined total.
bong Lake
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
473 "710
4-10 $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
11-15 $100 each
applies to the combined total.
16 -up $150 each
Maple Grove
None
2 free
None
494-6000
3+ = $280 each
Maple Plain
None
None
479-0515
Ordinance is pending
Minneapolis
4 free
None
Not at this time
673-2080
5th = $59
6th = $89
7th = $119
8+ = $238/each
Mmnegaso Sa ety Plus is not hahle for any mfotmation provided on this sheet. including information that maybe inaccurate or out of date. This
information is provided solely as a service to customers. Information on this sheet was gathered on November 3, 1995.
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City
Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Minnetonka
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
939-8500
4th = $50
alarms; the police fee schedule
5+ = add $25 to each add'] alarm
applies to the combined total.
Monticello
None
None
None
295-2711
Medina
5 free
5 fire dept's serve Medina.
None
473-9209
6+ _ $50 each
Customer needs to identify the
dept. that serves them and check
that city's ordinance.
Mound
None
None
None
472-0600
Moundsview
3 free
2 free
None
784-3771
4+ _ $50 each
3rd = $200
4th = $250
New Brighton
2 free
Fire alarms, are tallied with police
None
S39 1070
3+ = $150 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
applies to the combined total.
New Hope
None
None;
531-5100
Osseo
None
None
None
424-5444
mrnnegaso aarety Pius is nor uaote for any tnrormanon pmvraco on ons sneet, rnctuoing tnrormanon tnat may oe inaccurate or out or trate. rn,s intormahon is provided solely as a service to
customers. Information on this sbect was gathered on November 3, 1995.
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City
Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Orono
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with
None
473-7710
4-10 $50 each
police alarms; the police fee
11-15 = $100 each
schedule applies to the
16 -up = $150 each
combined total.
Plymouth
1 free
1st = $100
Yes. 1 -time registration. No fee to
509-5160
2nd = $50
2+ _ $200 each
register, but there is a $25 fine if
3+ == add $25 to each add'l alarm
homeowner has a false alarm and is
= registered.
Richfield
3 free
Fire alarms arc tallied with
None
537-9800
4-9 = $50 each
police alarms; the police fee
10+ _ $100 each
schedule applies to the
combined total.
Robbinsdale
3 free
None
None
537-4534
4-10 $50 each
11-15 $100 each
16 -up $150 each
St.Antheny
2 free
None
Yes - $10.00 fee
789-8881
3rd =$75 each
4 + = add $25 to each add'l alarm
St. Louis Park
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with
None
924-2600
4-9 = $50 each
police alarms; the police fee
10-14 = $100 each
schedule applies to the
15 + = $150 each
combined total.
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customers. Information on this sheet was gathered on November 3, 1995,
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City
Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Savage
3 free
3 free
None
882-2600
4 + _ $50 each
4 + = $150 each
Spring Lake Park
4 free
1st = free
None
784-6498
5+ = $75 each
2+ = $150
Spring Park
3 free
None
None
473-7710
4-10 = $50 each
(served by Mound fire)
11-15 = $100 each
16 -up = $150 each
Shorewood
2 free
1 free
None
474-3236
3+ = $100 each
2+ = $150 each
Tonka Bay
2 free
1 free
None
474-3261
3+ = $50 each
2+ = $150 each
Waconia
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
Yes. Contact the Carver Cty Sheriff at
442-2184
4-8 w $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
361-1212 to request a registration form.
8 -up = $100 each
applies to the combined total,
There is no fee to register.
Wayzata
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
473-4333
4-10 = $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
11-15 = $100 each
applies to the combined total.
16+ _ $150 each
Minnegaso Safety Plus is not liable ter any tntormaaon provided on this sheet, including information that may be inaccurate or out of date. This information is provided solely as a service to
customers. Information on this sheet was gathered on November 3, 1995.
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Pub. Safety Concerns
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Randy Meyer
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Wetlands Ord/NW Plymouth
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Larry Dowell, TwinWest Chamber
LMC referendum levies
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City Attorney
Brian Knox
Access to Gleason Lake
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Steven Chase
Alley Abandonment
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Peter Flint/Janice Symchych
Peony Lane Alignment
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William Rademacher
Peony Lane Alignment
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Water & Sewer Assessments
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Asmt Deferral/Green Acres
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Tree Removal Assessment
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Stan Stevens
Train Noise/Whistle
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Recreation Center/Community Pool
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Bradley Kalin
Schmidt Lake Road
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Julie Hoyme
Watering restrictions
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Fertilizer - Parkers Lake
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H.B. Hayden
Letter of Credit requirements
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Hahn
Mary Jo Asmus
Property Market Value Review
5/18/95
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Steven Bernhardt
Ice Arena
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Harry Stark
1994 Street Reconstruction Program
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Carl Hedberg
Opening of Xenium Lane
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Hahn
Robert Peterson
Sump pump ordinance
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Andrew Mackenzie
Speeding violation
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Sidewalk/Trail - Carlson Parkway
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Kerry Anderson
Highway 55 access
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Sealcoating of Streets in Kingswood
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Wayne Fadden
Traffic Signal at Co. Rd 6 & Hwy 101
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French Drain on 44th Avenue N.
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Mark & Susan Leventhal
Junk Mail
11115195
11115195
11/29/95
11/17/95
55
Blank
Mark Youngblood
Trail Development
12/11/95
12/11/95
12/26/95
12/15/95
56
Hurlburt
Susan Olson
Building Inspection Concerns
12/13/95
12/13/95
12/27/95
12/22/95
57
Gerdes
Darrell Tilleskjor
False Alarm Fees
12/19/95
12/19/95
1/2/96
12/26/95_
58
Moore
Michael Larson
Medicine Lake Rd. Safety Hazards
12/19/95
12/20/95
1/3/96
59
Moore
Mark Reichel
Snow Plowing
12/20/95
12/20/95
1/3/96
60
Gerdes
Nicholas Walker
Overnight Street Parking
12/26/95
12/27/95
1/10/96
1 61
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1 Chlorine Levels in Water
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12/27/95
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